Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
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Hours
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
| Every day | Sunrise to Sunset |
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The park grounds are open from Sunrise to Sunset.
The headquarters are located at Slater Mill
67 Roosevelt Ave
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 725-8638
Visitor centers
Old Slater Mill Visitor Center Closed today
Old Slater Mill Visitor Center
Today: Closed (May 17, 2026 - October 31, 2026, May 17 – Oct 31)
Usual hours
| Monday – Wednesday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Thursday – Sunday | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Coming up:
- Nov 1 – Nov 28: November 1, 2026 - November 28, 2026
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
- Nov 29 – Apr 23: Winter Closure (closed)
The visitor contact station at Old Slater Mill is open late April - November and is closed early December - early April. Park grounds are open daily from dawn to dusk year-round.
Events in the next few days
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Old Slater Mill Tour
· 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM – 01:30 PM, 02:30 PM – 03:30 PM · 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860 · Free
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Old Slater Mill Tour
· 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM – 01:30 PM, 02:30 PM – 03:30 PM · 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860 · Free
About this park
The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked and where they lived. Learn how this revolution transformed the landscape of the Blackstone Valley and the United States. The Visitor Center at Old Slater Mill is closed for the winter season.